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- 2 bananas, peeled
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh
- 1/8 cup water
- 1/2 cup So Delicious coconut milk
- 2 Tablespoons agave nectar
- 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat white flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 Tablespoon baking powder
- 3 Tablespoons vegan sugar
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup So Delicious coconut milk + 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- (makes “buttermilk”)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 can lite coconut milk (use half the can)
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberries
- 4 Tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
We are moving!
July 16th, 2012
I’m sorry it has been pretty quiet around the website lately but we have been SO busy lately! We are packing fiends and trying to keep sane around the house. We have a little more than 2 weeks before we move from Michigan to Pennsylvania and it is going to be a big move.
How is it going with a VERY active baby? Moving is a whole new monster with a baby in the picture. Thanks be to our God for giving us a new day because every day is really good. As long as I keep her schedule going around the moving, it goes well.
Last week we took a 12 hour car ride to West Chester, PA to check out the area, my hubby’s work, and a place to live. Luckily, Julianne did really well with our car ride. It was hard at times because like me she got tired being in her car seat but we gave her plenty of car breaks as we did for ourselves. Every time we took her out she had a bigger smile as to say, “Finally, some freedom!” Poor girl, but she was sure a trooper.
It was a disappointing several days looking for places to live but at the end it looks like we might have found a place. Yes, I know. Here we are close to two weeks with no place to live. I have really needed to depend on God’s strength for sanity. I am one to stress very easily while the hubby is the cool cucumber. I am glad because it is positive for me.
During one of out outings, Julianne and I hit a vegan spot in Bryn Mawr that Ryan found on Yelp. What a nice hubby eh? It is owned by a Brazilian guy and is the only vegan lunch spot in the area. It was delicious! I went with a Tofu Banh Mi on the most delicious grain bread with a special cilantro sauce. I totally want to make this! They also have natural sodas so I tried the ginger ale. Not too sweet at all.
Julianne got to try her first falafel and hummus. People were so impressed at how well she ate and how quite she was. I told them she took her meal times very seriously, like her mommy. Hahaha.
So now we are back home after a long trip and week but we are looking forward getting things all packed. I am getting my baking while I can and before it is all packed here this week.
I made Angela’s Triple Almond Cherry Crumble Squares recipe but with Black Raspberry Jam and no almond extract (dang, I packed it up!). They were still a hit. I actually had to go to bed while they cooled but I gave my hubby permission to have a bar after I went to sleep. I woke up the next morning to find he ate two squares! Thanks for the great recipe Angela!
Go make the recipe. Meanwhile, we are back to the packing! Thanks for sticking around and I hope everyone is having a great summer!
Cheers! Noelle
So now we are back home after a long trip and week but we are looking forward getting things all packed. I am getting my baking while I can and before it is all packed here this week.
I made Angela’s Triple Almond Cherry Crumble Squares recipe but with Black Raspberry Jam and no almond extract (dang, I packed it up!). They were still a hit. I actually had to go to bed while they cooled but I gave my hubby permission to have a bar after I went to sleep. I woke up the next morning to find he ate two squares! Thanks for the great recipe Angela!
Go make the recipe. Meanwhile, we are back to the packing! Thanks for sticking around and I hope everyone is having a great summer!
Cheers! Noelle
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Secret Recipe Club: Banana-Blueberry Popsicles
July 9th, 2012
I recently bought popsicle molds for us and for our teething babe.
These past two months have been a little hectic seeing we have plans to pack up our whole home and move to the East Coast. I was able to quickly choose a recipe and idea for the Secret Recipe Club. I think the summer months tend to be more difficult but I got to it.
This month I was assigned to Everyday Mom, who is a mother to 3 kids and is partial to cooking sweet items. She has an array of recipes but the best one that intrigued me were the popsicles. She inspired me to make a batch for our whole family and in return they came out so great!
I made two different batches. One had coconut milk and agave nectar and the other was just the fruit for Julianne.
Banana-Blueberry Popsicles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Keywords: freeze breakfast snack dessert vegan vegan recipes on recipage bananas blueberries summer
Ingredients (6 popsicles)
Instructions
In a food processor, blend the bananas, blueberries, and water until smooth. Divide mixture in half. Pour one half into 3 popsicle molds. This will be for the baby.
Add the coconut milk and agave nectar to the other half in the food processor and blend. Pour the rest of the mixture into the other 3 molds.
Freeze overnight or for 4 hours. Enjoy! When removing the popsicle, run the mold under lukewarm water for a few seconds before the popsicle releases from the mold.
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8 month update
July 6th, 2012
It has been a while since I have updated on Julianne. It has been QUITE busy around here that it almost feels like I am trying to keep my head straight.
Yes, I have been cooking and I have been taking some photos but we have been so busy that I am taking a little break for now. If anything I am posting on Instagram, @singerinkitchen.
So what are the new things Julianne is doing? She is sitting on her own and 2 weeks ago she started crawling!
She likes being super silly and even likes acting like a little doggie. She likes “D” words, like dog and duck.
The world is no longer safe. We keep all cords out of her reach because of all her toys fun white and black computer cords are a lot more fun! Scary!
She gets SO excited when she starts crawling and mostly scoots with her arms and not her legs. It is quite strange but she gets places. I do notice she is using her legs a lot more though.
What did July 4th bring? Well Julianne’s increasing independence. She pulled herself from her tummy to sitting position so now when we get her from her nap she is sitting and playing with her toys.
Wow! Looks like we will be lowering that crib cause I can only imagine her standing up next. YIKES. I do not think I am quite ready for this.
We have a lot of packing boxes around but we try to have enough distraction in the living room in order for her not to go anywhere else but she gets bored so I know she will have to start exploring the house soon. Why not? We are only here for 3 more weeks.
Something else Julianne has been enjoying are new foods. She has been cutting her 3rd tooth on the bottom to join her other 2 teeth so I made popsicles for US and for Julianne. Hers were made from blueberries and bananas. I helped her bite into it and she loved it. She started holding the stick the last 1/4.
I can’t wait to make more for her to try and it seemed to sooth her gums too. Double whammy. Now that she has been moving a lot more she gets tired and is finally doing her naps. Thank God!
Hope everyone is having a nice summer. We are just so busy around here since we will be moving soon. I am just trying to stay sane.
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Clandestino Dining and VZW Savvy Gourmet Blogger
July 3rd, 2012
It seems like ages ago since I last posted. We have busy around these parts. Last week we were in Holland, MI for the entire week. It was my hubby’s last week as Artistic Director of the Holland Chorale and his last concert. So sad but it has been a great 3 years!
On top of being away from home I also had something special planned. A 24 hour trip to Chicago. I am not usually close to blogging conferences to drive but when I was recently invited to be part of the Verizon Savvy Gourmet Bloggers, I quickly accepted the invitation.
To continue reading head to the rest of the post HERE.
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Mini Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes with Strawberry Coconut Cream
June 25th, 2012
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Did anyone get to soak in some sunshine this weekend? We sure did! Actually we were very happy that it was not so very hot since we do not have any A/C. I know, right? Crazy!
My mother-in-law was in town so Julianne had a lot of playtime with her grandmother which I will miss. Julianne started crawling last week so nothing is safe anymore!
Julianne also loves pointing. People seem to love it. Hahaha. I think she is saying, “I’m number ONE!”
We try to get a lot of outside time especially on the weekends so something new that she really likes is some swing time.
I have so much fun with this baby! She loves the outdoors and the sunshine. Who wouldn’t?
Something I really enjoyed recently were these Mini Strawberry Buckwheat Cakes. Oh yes, they look huge but they really are mini. These are quick, healthy and delicious. The beauty of this recipe is that they can be consumed for breakfast or for dessert. 🙂
The cream could be a whipped cream but I decided to make it a sauce. I blended some fresh strawberries with canned coconut milk and added a bit of agave syrup.
The sliced strawberries are fresh and sweet so I did not hull them at all. I sprinkled some sliced almonds and called it a dish. Yum!
Mini Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes with Strawberry Coconut Cream
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients (serves 10)
Shortcakes
Strawberry Coconut Cream
Instructions
For Shortcakes
In a medium bowl, mix the flours, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar. Cut the coconut oil into the flour until well mixed.
Prepare the “buttermilk” by mixing the coconut milk with vinegar. Let it stand for several minutes and then add to the flour mixture and combine well.
Divide dough into 10 shortcakes on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Strawberry Coconut Cream
Blend all ingredients in blender or food processor
Assembly
After the shortcakes have cooled split each if them in half. Spoon 2 Tablespoons of strawberries, sprinkle some almonds, drizzle some strawberry cream and top with shortcake. Drizzle with more strawberry cream.
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